Antique Vntage Silk Victorian Jacket Skirt Dress Ornate Detailing Buttons Fringe


Antique Vntage Silk Victorian Jacket Skirt Dress Ornate Detailing Buttons Fringe

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Antique Vntage Silk Victorian Jacket Skirt Dress Ornate Detailing Buttons Fringe:
$296.50


What a beautiful Victorian outfit! Ibelieve this to be from the mid 1880s-mid 1890s and it is made out of silk. I thinkthe rust/tan fabric is faille taffeta and the gold fabric is brocade. Happily, the buttons are still there as are some of the beaded embellishments. This was obviously owned by a well to do lady.

Those crazy Victorians loved ornate clothing and had the sewing skills to fulfill their fashion fantasies. The skirt has multiple layers of pleating at the waist especially at the back to accommodate the bustle. The back of the skirt near the hem is a banquet of pleats, a curved flounce,and another band of squares with one corner tacked back to show the brocade lining.

There is a row of stiff open weave fabric sewn inside the hem to give it support. I also see a few metal eyelets sewn inside but I\'m not sure what function they served.

The jacket is elegant and highly detailed. There is a row of fringe sewn on the bottome with puffy things dangling on top. I think they look like caterpillars, but I guess this lady thought they were awesomely attractive.

The garment is in overall good condition but it does have some issues. The skirt has some tearing at the waistband and some staining on the front.

The jacket is in good condition, but the collar is frayed on one side and this poor woman obviously was forced to wear this outfit on at least one unbearably hot day. There are large perspiration stains under both armpits.

I don\'t know anything about antique garment conservation soI have no idea ifany of these stains could be removed. Despite the flaws, the dressdisplays beautifully.

Please look at my other sales for more antique clothing, accessories, and lace.

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Antique Vntage Silk Victorian Jacket Skirt Dress Ornate Detailing Buttons Fringe:
$296.50

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